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Office Hours - Explore Your Fit

Speak with a Golden Seeds Member Before You Apply

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What are Office Hours?

Office Hours are a free, no-risk opportunity for companies seeking funding to have an informal, one-on-one or small group conversation with members of Golden Seeds to learn more about our funding process and get feedback on their fit before applying. These sessions are designed to support women-led companies that are likely to seek funding in the next 12 to 24 months.

If you are considering applying for funding, we urge you to review our investment criteria

What Happens During Office Hours?

  • Office Hours are hosted by one or more experienced Golden Seeds members, featuring:
    • An overview of the Golden Seeds funding process
    • An individual breakout session to discuss your company and ask questions
  • High-level, unstructured conversation – not a formal pitch and no decisions about funding
  • No pressure, no deck required – just come ready to talk

Our goal is to give you clarity on whether Golden Seeds might be a good fit – and what steps you can take next.

Office Hours are designed for:

  • Women-led companies domiciled in the U.S.
  • For-profit companies with a woman in a leadership role (either founder or in a C-level position) preparing to raise capital within the next 12-24 months
  • Entrepreneurs seeking feedback before applying to Golden Seeds

If you’re just starting your funding journey or aren’t sure if you’re ready, consider starting with an Information Session instead.

Upcoming Office Hours

Entrepreneurs

Arizona Office Hours

Office Hours are unstructured discussions between Golden Seeds members and entrepreneurs. This opportunity is particularly relevant for companies that are likely to seek funding in the next 12 to 24 months.

February 11
4-6pm MST
Arizona, Virtual
Register here
Entrepreneurs

New Jersey Office Hours

Office Hours are unstructured discussions between Golden Seeds members and entrepreneurs. This opportunity is particularly relevant for companies that are likely to seek funding in the next 12 to 24 months.

February 11
4-6pm EST
New Jersey, Virtual
Register here
Entrepreneurs

Silicon Valley Office Hours

Office Hours are unstructured discussions between Golden Seeds members and entrepreneurs. This opportunity is particularly relevant for companies that are likely to seek funding in the next 12 to 24 months.

February 17
10am-1pm PST
Silicon Valley, Virtual
Register here
Entrepreneurs

Dallas Office Hours

Office Hours are unstructured discussions between Golden Seeds members and entrepreneurs. This opportunity is particularly relevant for companies that are likely to seek funding in the next 12 to 24 months.

February 17
4-6pm CST
Dallas, Virtual
Register here
Entrepreneurs

Boston Office Hours

Office Hours are unstructured discussions between Golden Seeds members and entrepreneurs. This opportunity is particularly relevant for companies that are likely to seek funding in the next 12 to 24 months.

February 19
9am-12pm EST
Boston, Virtual
Register here
Entrepreneurs

New York Office Hours

Office Hours are unstructured discussions between Golden Seeds members and entrepreneurs. This opportunity is particularly relevant for companies that are likely to seek funding in the next 12 to 24 months.

February 19
2:30-4:30pm EST
New York, Virtual
Register here
Entrepreneurs

Houston Office Hours

Office Hours are unstructured discussions between Golden Seeds members and entrepreneurs. This opportunity is particularly relevant for companies that are likely to seek funding in the next 12 to 24 months.

February 23
6-8pm CST
Houston, Virtual
Register here
Entrepreneurs

Atlanta Office Hours

Office Hours are unstructured discussions between Golden Seeds members and entrepreneurs. This opportunity is particularly relevant for companies that are likely to seek funding in the next 12 to 24 months.

March 3
4-5:30pm EST
Atlanta, Virtual
Register here
Entrepreneurs

Atlanta Office Hours

Office Hours are unstructured discussions between Golden Seeds members and entrepreneurs. This opportunity is particularly relevant for companies that are likely to seek funding in the next 12 to 24 months.

March 31
4-5:30pm EST
Atlanta, Virtual
Register here

Frequently Asked Questions

If your application is not selected to move forward at this time and we ask you to return after completing certain milestones, you will not be prompted to re-pay the application fee.

Yes, Golden Seeds is eager to meet women entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of launching their companies and who are considering seeking funding. Register for an Office Hours session above to meet with experienced Golden Seeds investors.

No, Golden Seeds does not fund companies where our investments are subject to a broker/dealer fee.

No, we do not accept applications from companies that are not yet based in the United States.

Golden Seeds invests in about 3% of companies that apply.

Our investors tend to invest in the late seed and early Series A stages, although we are open to considering companies that are slightly earlier or later. We typically do not fund companies that are at the friends and family stage.

Golden Seeds aims to complete due diligence in 8-12 weeks after the time of your application. This process can be greatly expedited if there is prior diligence available.

Check size varies greatly depending on several factors, but on average, new companies that make it through our process receive $125,000 - 250,000. Additionally, our investors frequently fund follow-on rounds for invested companies.